- Learn to sew. An exciting new course which will give you all the skills you need to start you on your sewing journey.
- Number of sessions/duration of the course
- Six hours of two-and-a-half hours
- Course description
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By the end of this course you will be able to operate a sewing machine, skilfully use a number of hand-sewn stitches, insert a zip and produce two basic sewn projects: a bag and a kitchen accessory.
The course will introduce you to various seams, hems, stitches, pockets and zips.
The transferable skills you learn on this course can be used in more complex projects.
You will learn how to thread and operate a sewing machine and use all of the machine's different functions, developing and practicing your motor skills.
You will also learn how to identify different fabrics and their uses.
You will incorporate all of these skills, along with measuring and cutting the fabric, to create a carrier bag holder.
- Is this course for me?
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This course is designed for people who are complete beginners or those who wish to re-introduce themselves to sewing after a long break.
- Is this course accredited or non-accredited?
- Non-accredited
- What equipment will I need for this course?
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From week one you will need to bring a sewing kit to every session, which should include:
- pair of fabric-cutting scissors
- box of pins
- soft tape measure
- pencil
- calculator
- needles and thread
- rule
In addition, on week one you will need to bring:
- one metre of fabric, preferably cotton, cotton twill, calico, curtain fabric (no chiffron, silky, lightweight or heavy holster fabrics)
- half a metre of elastic, quarter inch
- cotton (whatever colour is needed to match the fabric you will be bringing)
- Cost
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Course cost £50 Cost to people receiving JSA, ESA, income support or universal credit £40